Nancy Smith The SunBird Library asks you to be patient as we all deal with the changes this pandemic has caused. Incoming items (books, puzzles) must be held for 24 hours before putting them out to the public. This ensures any virus is killed. We ask you to only donate magazines with the 2020 date…
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Community News, July 2020
Pandemic Photography
Kendall Ronning The remaining two babies left the nest on May 15. A neighbor said he saw the babies taking flying lessons from the nest to a light pole early in the morning just prior to the 15th. It was a special three-plus weeks for me. Most days, I checked twice for photos. It was…
Community News, July 2020
Welcome New Neighbors
Glenn and Karen Birkemeyer 6440 S. Championship Drive Hometown/State: Mankato, Minn. Glenn and Karen have been married for 50 years on June 20, 2020, and have three children. Larry and Judie Hays 1860 E. Kerby Farms Road Hometown/State: San Diego, Calif. Larry and Judie have been married for 20 years and have seven children. They…
Community News, July 2020
Calling All Friends of the Evans Scholars Foundation!
Ray Rosenbach I am reaching out to residents in all of the Robson Communities looking for Evans Scholars Alumni or fellow supporters of the Evans Scholars Foundation. The Evans Scholars Foundation awards full tuition and housing college scholarships to high-achieving youth caddies with limited financial means. Established in 1930 by the Western Golf Association and…
Community News, July 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Building design and home remodeling has been influenced by epidemics over history. In the 1800s, cholera necessitated plumbing and sewer systems to provide clean drinking water and removal of waste. Tuberculosis was the world’s most infectious disease until it was discovered that sunshine and fresh air helped people recover. Building innovations included stronger…
Community News, July 2020
Message from the President of New Adventures in Learning
Bill Haskell New Adventures in Learning Governing Council is continuing to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and is evaluating alternative learning opportunities. The traditional “normal,” in-person learning model might not be the version that will work in a post-pandemic world. In addition, the council has been notified by Chandler Gilbert Community College…
Community News, July 2020
When Life Is Turbulent
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Have you ever experienced severe turbulence while flying? It can be a jarring and unnerving experience to say the least. Furthermore, life itself can be quite turbulent at times (as we have clearly seen in recent months). What do we do in such times? Our…
Community News, July 2020
Political Signs in SunBird?
Wendy Weber, Lifestyle Director Yes, with time and size restrictions in accordance with Arizona State Law. With primary and general elections coming up this year, this is a reminder that homeowners are allowed to display political signs or flags 71 days prior to the election and must take them down three days after the election in…
Community News, July 2020
Word of The Month: Yet and Still
David Zapatka Reader Sally Teusch wrote after reading the May column, “I enjoy your column. Thank you. ‘It’s a few more miles yet’ or ‘It’s a few more miles, still.’ Looking forward to it. Warmly, Sally Teusch.” Let’s dive into both words to see where this journey takes us. Yet – adverb ˈyet 1. in addition; besides. 2. on top…
Community News, July 2020
Happy Birthday to you!
Duane Dub Celebrates His 70th Birthday Diane Dub Duane Dub celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday, May 31, with a golf cart “drive-by” birthday toast from friends, neighbors, and fellow golfers.